Fórsa members working in local authorities will commence a campaign of industrial action on 21^st and 22nd June, in an ongoing dispute with the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) over their refusal to establish a job evaluation scheme.

Fórsa strongly condemns the recent attacks and threats against asylum seekers across the country, and stands in solidarity with refugees, international protection applicants and their representative organisations.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has called for the national minimum wage to be increased in January 2024 by €2, making the hourly rate €13.30.

New research published by the European Confederation of Trade Unions (ETUC) claims that low pay is exacerbating Europe's labour shortages, and employers should offer better-paid jobs to address the issue.